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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.26, 11,161.62 and 2,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.26, 11,161.62 and 2,247 is: 3,370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.26 : 11,161.62 = 2,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.26/11,161.62 = 2,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.26x = 11,161.62 × 2,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.26x = 25,080,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080,160.14/7,441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.42

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